The 22nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 was played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI’s regular skipper, Rohit Sharma showcased the wholesome side of the sport on Sunday as he could not help but laugh in disbelief following the flying catch from Umesh Yadav.
Mumbai Indians made a blockbuster start to their chase of 186 as they raced to 57 within the first four overs of the game. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan came out all guns blazing, making it evident from the get-go that it would require something special to stop them from racing to the total well within time.
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Fortunately for KKR, Umesh Yadav provided them with exactly what they needed in the field and more than compensated for his poor over by taking an absolute screamer to dismiss Rohit Sharma. The Mumbai skipper was up against emerging teenage star Suyash Sharma on the penultimate ball of the fifth over when he was served with a full delivery on off.
Rohit Sharma decided to simply push at it in hope but was undone by the flight and ended up getting a leading edge, but on teh first count it felt like the ball was going in the gap beyond a wide short mid-off. However, out of nowhere, speedster Yadav came sprinting into the frame and flung his body at the ball with both his hands outstretched.
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Umesh Yadav somehow managed to take the catch in his hand and remained there even as the bowler landed with a thud before rolling over with momentum. Potentially a catch of the tournament contender, Yadav’s effort stunned his compatriot as Rohit was captured by the cameras laughing to himself while shaking his head in disbelief, well aware of the brilliance of the grab.
Here is the video of the catch from Umesh Yadav:
That was one fine CATCH! 👌 👌
Relive how @y_umesh went aerial to grab a superb catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma! 👍 👍
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/CcXVDhfzmi#TATAIPL | #MIvKKR | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/0rS6f63QqD
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023
The Twitterati did not hold back and were all praise for the 35-year-old Umesh as well as the respect shared between the two Indian internationals.
IT'S A BIRD!
NO, IT'S A PLANE!
NOPE, IT IS UMESH YADAV 🔥🔥#KKRvMI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/wLxzZwKSnX
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) April 16, 2023
How many fast bowlers dive around to take a catch at mid-off? Well done Umesh Yadav! #MI were just getting into that special start. Surya hasn't had a good day in a long time.#MIvKKR#IPL2023
— Adarsh Gaonkar (@AdarshGaonkar) April 16, 2023
Umesh yadav is the fittest 35 year old cricketer in India.
— RD (@Rowdytweeter) April 16, 2023
Umesh Yadav’s field athleticism is too underrated!!!
— Subh (Kohli’s Version) (@subhangii_) April 16, 2023
Brilliant catch by Umesh Yadav & Suyash takes the wicket.#MIvKKR #AmiKKR #TATAIPL2023
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKR_FanClub) April 16, 2023
Umesh Yadav ladies qnd gentleman pic.twitter.com/WBtdsl6MbO
— ℣αɱριя౯ (@SRKsCombatant) April 16, 2023
What a brilliant catch by Umesh Yadav to give KKR a chance on this flat surface where their batsmen failed to post total above 210.#MIvKKR
— MS (@EngineerMs_16) April 16, 2023
